Jeetan Patel admits England would have ‘liked Graeme Swann out there’ for Ashes Spinner Will Jacks has toiled in Adelaide while Shoaib Bashir was overlooked again. The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025
Travis Head scores second century of Ashes series to crush England hopes of remarkable comeback England are now battling to avoid an unwanted record following a difficult third day of the Test series Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025
Travis Head piles on pain with hometown hundred as Australia tighten grip on Ashes Opener hit his fourth century in four Tests at Adelaide Oval to help the hosts amass a 356-run lead and leave England’s hopes hanging by a thread The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025
Travis Head piles more misery on England as Australia edge closer to Ashes win Head struck a match-winning hundred in the first Test and another vital ton put his side in sight of an unassailable 3-0 lead The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025
Ashes look secure, but what is Australia's best XI? Australia began the summer with great uncertainty over their best Test XI, and they could wrap up the Ashes urn no closer to finding the answers. AAP · Dec 19, 2025
Jofra Archer steps up to show his true value lies beyond pundits’ stereotypes Two high-class spells on day one at Adelaide, while colleagues faltered, proved how misunderstood the England fast bowler is The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025
Usman Khawaja capitalises on unexpected Australia comeback as England battle hard to stay in Ashes Test Usman Khawaja was a late replacement for Steve Smith on day one of the third Ashes Test Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025
Alex Carey’s sparkling Ashes century steadies Australia after England strike early in heat The hosts edged the opening day in Adelaide but England could be positive after a standout spell from Jofra Archer, who took 3-29 in Australia’s 326-8 The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025
Jofra Archer impresses but Alex Carey ensures Australia stay strong in Adelaide Australia ended the opening day of the third Test on 326-8 after winning the toss The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Usman Khawaja defies cricketing obituaries to seize unexpected chance in third Ashes Test Khawaja, who turns 39 years old on day two of the Adelaide Test, wasn’t initially selected but stepped up when Steve Smith was forced to withdraw The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
England face daunting task as Ashes series resumes in shadow of tragedy Sunday’s events in Bondi have stunned Australia and the watching world before a third Test that could be a decisive one for this England team’s legacy The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025
Stokes calls for England to bite back at Australia England captain wants his team to "show a bit of dog" after being muzzled for two Tests as they attempt an improbable Ashes comeback starting at Adelaide. AAP · Dec 15, 2025
England recall Josh Tongue but overlook Shoaib Bashir for must-win Ashes Test England stick with Will Jacks as underperforming top seven remains unchanged Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025
England recall Josh Tongue for third Test but Shoaib Bashir omitted Tongue replaces Gus Atkinson in Adelaide with England again preferring Will Jacks ahead of Bashir. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025 Shoaib Bashir under the microscope as England look to save Ashes series England are already in must-win territory after just six days on the field.
AAP · Dec 7, 2025 Smith hopes Neser heroics proved tough Lyon call right Michael Neser was a controversial inclusion in the Australian XI for the second Test match but proved the key man on day four at the Gabba.
AAP · Dec 7, 2025 'Just fight': Stokes flips Bazball script on head Ben Stokes says there is no place for weak-minded Bazball players in his dressing room as he laid down the law about what he expects after another loss.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2025 He’ll always have Brisbane: Michael Neser revels in sweet day of Ashes glory Stand-in bowler makes the most of rare chance on what could yet prove his final moments in Test cricket
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025 Ben Stokes pinpoints England’s ‘obvious’ problem in damning assessment of second Test defeat England slipped 2-0 down in the Ashes series after crumbling to another heavy defeat in Brisbane
AAP · Dec 7, 2025 Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead Michael Neser starred on day four as Australia won the second Ashes Test at the Gabba to take a formidable 2-0 series lead over England.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025 England feel sting of familiar Ashes pain on day of missed chances in Brisbane Ben Stokes’ side dropped five catches as Australia blazed into a lead of 44 with four wickets remaining
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025 Joe Root backs England to bounce back after costly ‘mistakes’ hand Ashes advantage to Australia England dropped five catches on day two of the second Test in Brisbane
AAP · Dec 5, 2025 'Third-grade' Carse off canvas to keep England in Ashes England's woeful catching cost them in the second Test at the Gabba, with paceman Brydon Carse getting some redemption after a tough day.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025 England toil despite Will Jacks’ moment of magic in second Ashes Test Jacks took a stunning catch to dismiss Steve Smith but England dropped a host of other chances as Australia pulled ahead in Brisbane.
Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025 Will Jacks makes positive start in Ashes chance to be England's next Moeen Ali All-rounder could become much more than a ‘one off’ selection